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OPERATION
Hauling Cargo
Overloading the vehicle or carrying or towing cargo improperly can alter vehicle
handling and may cause loss of control or brake instability, which can result in
serious injury or death. Always follow these precautions when hauling cargo:
• Read and understand the load distribution warnings listed on the vehicle
warning labels.
• REDUCE SPEED AND ALLOW GREATER DISTANCES FOR BRAKING
WHEN HAULING CARGO.
• Never exceed the stated load capacity for this vehicle. When determining the
weight you are adding to the vehicle, include the weight of the operator,
accessories, loads in the rack or box and the load on the trailer tongue. The
combined weight of these items must not exceed the maximum weight
capacity.
• WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION in the cargo bed should be as far forward and as
low as possible. Carrying a high load raises the center of gravity and creates
a less stable operating condition. Reduce load weight when cargo is high.
When handling off-centered loads that cannot be centered, secure the load
and operate with extra caution. When operating over rough or hilly terrain,
reduce speed and cargo to maintain stable driving conditions.
• SECURE ALL LOADS BEFORE OPERATING. Unsecured loads can create
unstable operating conditions, which could result in loss of control of the
vehicle.
• USE EXTREME CAUTION when operating with loads extending beyond the
rack or cargo bed. Stability and maneuverability may be adversely affected,
causing a rollover.
• BALANCE LOADS proportionally between the front rack and cargo bed, but
do not exceed the stated load capacity. Carrying a load on only the front rack
or cargo bed may cause an imbalanced condition and increases the
possibility of vehicle rollover.
• USE EXTREME CAUTION when applying brakes with a loaded vehicle.
Avoid terrain or situations that may require backing downhill.
• Always attach the tow load to the hitch point designated for your vehicle.
• DO NOT BLOCK THE FRONT HEADLIGHT BEAM when carrying loads on
the front rack.
• NEVER exceed 10 MPH (16 km/h) when rear cargo loads are above 200 lbs.
(91 kg).
• NEVER exceed 50 MPH (80 km/h) when rear cargo loads are above 75 lbs.
(34 kg) and/or front cargo loads are above 37 lbs. (17 kg).
• TOWING is approved OFF-ROAD ONLY.
• TOWING SPEED should never exceed 16 km/h. Never exceed 8 km/h when
towing loads in rough terrain, while cornering, or while ascending or
descending hills.
WARNING
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